Could Poitras replace Debrusk?

Training Camp has opened for the Boston Bruins, and coach Jim Montgomery has already had us take a second look at the line combinations. All summer, we thought that Fabian Lysell would be a second-line winger, but maybe, just maybe, that spot will go to Matthew Poitras.
Johnny Beecher is impressing people at camp, along with Charlie Coyle. The Boston Bruins signed Kasmir Kaskisuo to a PTO to fill in for Jeremy Swayman's absence.
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PTO 00:22
Poitras 1:36
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[@Yette]

Not a big Monty fan. For me, he shuffles lines and roles way too much. Especially for the youngest guys, it seems like a defined role would reduce their thinking and let their natural ability thrive.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@Yette interesting. I feel the same way but I know Butch was that way and some fans used to not like it. I think letting them know their role helps them develop

[@TheFoolintherainn]

​@@bruinsdiehardssame sentiment here... But it's very difficult to argue with his success so far. We ask players to take it to the next level? And we believe they can. I will extend that to the coach- Monty needs to take his career to the next level It was clear last season that Monty was not making the ultimate decision over what goalie tended net - that seemed to be left up to goalie Bob and I'm thinking that's not going to be the case this season. Last playoffs he said the decision over goalies was "by committee" It's Monty's turn to take it to the next step. And I believe he can... He has a similar experience as Tom Johnson coming in after Harry sinden was bumped up to GM in 1970-71 New coach Tom Johnson came in and set up new franchise record for most winning regular season... Went down first round in playoffs to none other than Habs 😠 Yet The following season they won the cup. Was hoping Monty would follow the exact same path but he needs an extra year - took him a while to get his Terry O'Reilly!

[@dl5270]

How was Justin Brazeau? I'm still strangely bullish on this kid

[@bruinsdiehards]

Well, I’m hoping to catch him in the first exhibition game. Not much chatter about him yet

[@edited1325]

He’ll get moved around anyways doesn’t really matter where he starts imo That’s why I hated Cassidy he set lines in stone which was the problem

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yeah as I mentioned they want to find a way to keep his speed in the lineup

[@hockeytalk6084]

Good insights. I’ve been of the mind all along that we can more or less replace his production (at least on paper) from within, and that the addition of Lindholm was more important than resigning Debrusk. I’m looking at the same guys mostly Poitras, Lysell (Maybe Merk too) as well as Frederic and Brazeau to a lesser extent taking a step forward. I think overall there’s some real opportunity for growth offensively there and it’s not worth worrying too much about immediately “replacing” Debrusk. I don’t agree with anyone saying the forward core is in a worse position than before. I think if anything it is more complete and there is opportunity for growth, they are basically one top six winger away from having an incredibly complete team imo

[@bruinsdiehards]

Good insight and I agree

[@82saw3]

@@hockeytalk6084 yup, hopefully we don’t have to wait till the trade deadline to get that winger.

[@miked4309]

i think tyler johnson makes the team so that leaves poitras out or on the wing.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Will see. You could be right

[@miked4309]

@@bruinsdiehards the Bs have a lot of guys that can play. not enough spots. i would guess the guys they signed and aquired this summer will be on the big club. maybe not the kid from the avs.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@miked4309 I think some start in Providence like Max Jones

[@gsstacker]

Just found your channel. Love your matter of fact reporting and no drama. Great in depth analysis and even handed commentary. You’re my new #1 B’s team update channel! Thanks for all of your hard work putting these videos together!

[@bruinsdiehards]

Thank you very much. Truly appreciate the kind words as it lets me know people appreciate my content. Go B’s!

[@curiousbrowza]

Methinks Poitras is way better than DeBrusk with much more upside. That Poitras did the necessaries and returned even better (eg harder on the puck and more durable) shows us- he gets it. Yeah, the Bruins who play to win the game get it. The ones simply trying to make a team and see where it goes...don't get it, yet.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@curiousbrowza only time will tell but I really like Poitras

[@eisenkeith]

debrusk sucked good riddance i don't care if they "replace him" with a recycling bin

[@bruinsdiehards]

Thanks for you’re input

[@eisenkeith]

@bruinsdiehards it's your... the one time somebody uses you're ... debrusk was a pussy

[@BradYaateeh.]

Gotta think Goalie Bob may have had a say in that signing. Agreed on Lysell I just hope he isn't another Studnika.

[@bruinsdiehards]

I doubt it on this one. I truly think it was signing out if needed. It’s only a PTO so he wont be here after camp

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yeah Stud was a dud

[@tempo529]

Just a gut feeling but I think Swayman won't be signed. I know it's not based on anything...just a feeling.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Interesting. I disagree but will soon see

[@TheFoolintherainn]

Intellectually and logically I think he'll sign. But I'm with you on that gut... Feels like the torey Krug negotiation. Tori was undrafted, like Jeremy they put a lot into him and Jeremy has the same agent as Tory! the numbers were not that far apart when we lost him. Tory did not get a lot more going to St Louis than he would've gotten in Boston. St Louis knows they overpaid him and cannot dump his contract unless they eat part of it. Because I think Monty would have liked to bring him over from St Louis when he came. He spoke of working with torey in St Louis. And I know pasta would like to spin with him on the ice again So I think a big chunk of this negotiation is actually Jacob & Sweeney versus Lewis Gross. They're setting the standard for the rest of the league on how to deal with Lewis gross! Jeremy just happens to be standing there! ( not saying who's right and wrong)

[@tempo529]

@@TheFoolintherainn I humbly disagree.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

@@tempo529 And I reserve my right to be wrong! ✌️

[@TheFoolintherainn]

Good stuff. Nice to hear about hockey. Three consistent themes of this Bruins team Nothing is it given - everyone has to compete for their position. We like Swiss army knives! 😁 That's a compliment to Matt by moving him around. Offers job security and more opportunity for NHL ice time. And finally - keep 'em guessing! 👍

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yeah it’s great to ve talking hockey

[@RyanRussell-h6m]

I know Debrusk had a good playoff but it won't be hard to replace him. Regular season Debrusk showed every 2 weeks to play. He is a lazy player. We never got to see Debrusk's talent on a regular basis

[@ngachacha7688]

Debrusk is irreplaceable!

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@ngachacha7688 he 100% is

[@marksibley4546]

Send Matty to the minors

[@bruinsdiehards]

Why is that?

[@82saw3]

We definitely need somebody to replace that offensive capability. Personally, I think the Bruins are still short one goal scorer. We definitely need somebody that can score 30 goals.

[@bruinsdiehards]

I think they need some goals as well